Production Supervisor Jobs in Illinois
Production Supervisor jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, automotive parts production, industrial machinery, and consumer packaged goods, at levels from entry-level shift lead through senior plant operations supervisor. Chicago, Rockford, and the Joliet-Aurora corridor account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Caterpillar, Kraft Heinz, and Illinois Tool Works. The most sought-after specialties include lean manufacturing, quality systems oversight, and multi-shift floor coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Creative Production Supervisor
Lead Creativity. Inspire Innovation. Shape the Future.
Location: Peoria, Illinois (On-site)
Do you thrive at the intersection of creative leadership, digital innovation, and hands-on design?
Illinois Mutual is searching for an experienced Creative Production Supervisor to lead a talented team of designers, web developers, videographers, and multimedia professionals while helping shape the future of our brand across every customer touchpoint.
This is not your typical creative management position. We're looking for a creative leader who is equally comfortable discussing UI/UX strategy, directing a video shoot, reviewing front-end code, mentoring designers, brainstorming marketing campaigns, improving website accessibility, or helping redefine how our brand comes to life digitally.
If you're passionate about developing people, solving creative challenges, and producing work that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
About Illinois Mutual
For more than 115 years, Illinois Mutual has helped individuals and families protect their financial futures.
As a mutual insurance company, our focus has never been on shareholders—it has always been on people. We believe in doing what's right for our policyowners, our independent agents, our employees, and the communities we serve.
Today, we're investing heavily in digital experiences, creative storytelling, customer engagement, and marketing innovation. This position will play a key leadership role in that transformation.
What You'll Do
As Creative Production Supervisor, you'll serve as the creative leader for Illinois Mutual's Marketing Communications & Research team, overseeing a talented group of four creative professionals responsible for delivering high-quality experiences across print, digital, web, video, photography, social media, and emerging marketing technologies.
Lead an Incredible Creative Team
- Mentor, coach and develop a team of creative professionals
- Foster collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
- Help each team member grow personally and professionally
- Build an environment where creativity and accountability thrive
Shape Our Creative Vision
- Lead the creative direction of Illinois Mutual's brand
- Guide the visual strategy across all marketing channels
- Ensure brand consistency across every customer’s experience
- Partner with executive leadership on major initiatives and campaigns
Drive Digital Innovation
- Lead website strategy and front-end development initiatives
- Champion UI/UX best practices
- Guide accessibility efforts aligned with WCAG standards
- Collaborate closely with IT and digital teams on new experiences
Create Amazing Work
Oversee the development of:
- Websites and landing pages
- Digital campaigns
- Print advertising
- Video productions
- Photography
- Animation
- Email marketing
- Social media creative
- Annual Reports
- Presentations
- Trade show experiences
- Marketing collateral
- Branded experiences across every platform
Keep Big Projects Moving
Lead multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously, including:
- Annual Report creative direction
- Website enhancements and SEO initiatives
- Agent Portal redesigns
- Video production
- Company-wide campaigns
- Executive presentations
- Digital marketing initiatives
- Vendor partnerships and creative production
Your work will directly influence many of the company's strategic marketing initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond, including website enhancements, digital experiences, annual reports, large-scale campaigns, video strategy, and brand modernization.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
We're seeking an experienced creative professional who combines artistic talent with strong leadership.
You should be someone who:
- Inspires and mentors creative professionals
- Leads with fairness, integrity and empathy
- Enjoys rolling up your sleeves and creating alongside your team
- Thinks strategically while executing tactically
- Loves solving creative problems
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Is passionate about design, technology and innovation
- Can balance multiple priorities without sacrificing quality
- Brings energy, curiosity and fresh ideas every day
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed.
Anticipated Salary: $74,000 - $77,500
Benefits Overview: We strive for our employees to feel appreciated and supported, both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefit and discount package that meets a variety of needs is one way we demonstrate this. Some of our most admired benefits include:
- Compressed 4 1/2-day work week (Half-Day Fridays)
- No monthly premium cost for employee medical, life and disability insurance coverage
- Paid time-off accrual, including annual rollover; and paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on Company contributions
- Discounted on-site employee cafeteria
- On-site exercise facility and company-provided exercise time
- Tuition reimbursement and training incentives
- Access to voluntary dental and vision insurance coverage
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, Interactive Design, Fine Arts or related field
- 10+ years of professional creative experience
- 2+ years leading or supervising creative teams
- Strong online portfolio showcasing design and multimedia work
- Experience in graphic design, UI/UX, front-end development, video production and creative strategy
- Strong communication, collaboration and project leadership skills
Technical Experience
Experience with many of the following:
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Content Management Systems (Sitefinity or similar)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Audition, After Effect, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Firefly)
- Adobe Workfront
- Figma
- UI/UX Design
- Video production and editing
- Photography
- Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager
- Email marketing platforms
- WCAG accessibility
- AI-powered creative tools including ChatGPT
- Creative project management platforms
- Social media content creation
- Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
Why Illinois Mutual?
You'll join an organization where creativity has a seat at the table.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead meaningful creative work that reaches thousands of customers and independent agents
- Influence company-wide marketing strategy
- Mentor and develop an exceptional creative team
- Work on diverse projects across web, video, branding, UX, print and digital marketing
- Help modernize a respected 115-year-old brand
- Collaborate with executive leadership
- Continue growing your own creative and leadership skills
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Wants To...
Lead instead of simply manage
Mentor instead of micromanage
Create instead of just review
Innovate instead of maintain
Build a team instead of oversee one
Leave a lasting creative legacy
Ready to Help Shape the Future?
If you're an experienced creative leader who enjoys mentoring talented people, producing exceptional work, and helping transform a respected brand through creativity and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your creativity to Illinois Mutual.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every detail of the role. Responsibilities and expectations may be subject to change based on Company needs.
Illinois Mutual is an equal opportunity employer.
Creative Production Supervisor
Lead Creativity. Inspire Innovation. Shape the Future.
Location: Peoria, Illinois (On-site)
Do you thrive at the intersection of creative leadership, digital innovation, and hands-on design?
Illinois Mutual is searching for an experienced Creative Production Supervisor to lead a talented team of designers, web developers, videographers, and multimedia professionals while helping shape the future of our brand across every customer touchpoint.
This is not your typical creative management position. We're looking for a creative leader who is equally comfortable discussing UI/UX strategy, directing a video shoot, reviewing front-end code, mentoring designers, brainstorming marketing campaigns, improving website accessibility, or helping redefine how our brand comes to life digitally.
If you're passionate about developing people, solving creative challenges, and producing work that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
About Illinois Mutual
For more than 115 years, Illinois Mutual has helped individuals and families protect their financial futures.
As a mutual insurance company, our focus has never been on shareholders—it has always been on people. We believe in doing what's right for our policyowners, our independent agents, our employees, and the communities we serve.
Today, we're investing heavily in digital experiences, creative storytelling, customer engagement, and marketing innovation. This position will play a key leadership role in that transformation.
What You'll Do
As Creative Production Supervisor, you'll serve as the creative leader for Illinois Mutual's Marketing Communications & Research team, overseeing a talented group of four creative professionals responsible for delivering high-quality experiences across print, digital, web, video, photography, social media, and emerging marketing technologies.
Lead an Incredible Creative Team
- Mentor, coach and develop a team of creative professionals
- Foster collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
- Help each team member grow personally and professionally
- Build an environment where creativity and accountability thrive
Shape Our Creative Vision
- Lead the creative direction of Illinois Mutual's brand
- Guide the visual strategy across all marketing channels
- Ensure brand consistency across every customer’s experience
- Partner with executive leadership on major initiatives and campaigns
Drive Digital Innovation
- Lead website strategy and front-end development initiatives
- Champion UI/UX best practices
- Guide accessibility efforts aligned with WCAG standards
- Collaborate closely with IT and digital teams on new experiences
Create Amazing Work
Oversee the development of:
- Websites and landing pages
- Digital campaigns
- Print advertising
- Video productions
- Photography
- Animation
- Email marketing
- Social media creative
- Annual Reports
- Presentations
- Trade show experiences
- Marketing collateral
- Branded experiences across every platform
Keep Big Projects Moving
Lead multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously, including:
- Annual Report creative direction
- Website enhancements and SEO initiatives
- Agent Portal redesigns
- Video production
- Company-wide campaigns
- Executive presentations
- Digital marketing initiatives
- Vendor partnerships and creative production
Your work will directly influence many of the company's strategic marketing initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond, including website enhancements, digital experiences, annual reports, large-scale campaigns, video strategy, and brand modernization.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
We're seeking an experienced creative professional who combines artistic talent with strong leadership.
You should be someone who:
- Inspires and mentors creative professionals
- Leads with fairness, integrity and empathy
- Enjoys rolling up your sleeves and creating alongside your team
- Thinks strategically while executing tactically
- Loves solving creative problems
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Is passionate about design, technology and innovation
- Can balance multiple priorities without sacrificing quality
- Brings energy, curiosity and fresh ideas every day
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys helping others succeed.
Anticipated Salary: $74,000 - $77,500
Benefits Overview: We strive for our employees to feel appreciated and supported, both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefit and discount package that meets a variety of needs is one way we demonstrate this. Some of our most admired benefits include:
- Compressed 4 1/2-day work week (Half-Day Fridays)
- No monthly premium cost for employee medical, life and disability insurance coverage
- Paid time-off accrual, including annual rollover; and paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on Company contributions
- Discounted on-site employee cafeteria
- On-site exercise facility and company-provided exercise time
- Tuition reimbursement and training incentives
- Access to voluntary dental and vision insurance coverage
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, Interactive Design, Fine Arts or related field
- 10+ years of professional creative experience
- 2+ years leading or supervising creative teams
- Strong online portfolio showcasing design and multimedia work
- Experience in graphic design, UI/UX, front-end development, video production and creative strategy
- Strong communication, collaboration and project leadership skills
Technical Experience
Experience with many of the following:
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Content Management Systems (Sitefinity or similar)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Audition, After Effect, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Firefly)
- Adobe Workfront
- Figma
- UI/UX Design
- Video production and editing
- Photography
- Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager
- Email marketing platforms
- WCAG accessibility
- AI-powered creative tools including ChatGPT
- Creative project management platforms
- Social media content creation
- Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
Why Illinois Mutual?
You'll join an organization where creativity has a seat at the table.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead meaningful creative work that reaches thousands of customers and independent agents
- Influence company-wide marketing strategy
- Mentor and develop an exceptional creative team
- Work on diverse projects across web, video, branding, UX, print and digital marketing
- Help modernize a respected 115-year-old brand
- Collaborate with executive leadership
- Continue growing your own creative and leadership skills
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Wants To...
Lead instead of simply manage
Mentor instead of micromanage
Create instead of just review
Innovate instead of maintain
Build a team instead of oversee one
Leave a lasting creative legacy
Ready to Help Shape the Future?
If you're an experienced creative leader who enjoys mentoring talented people, producing exceptional work, and helping transform a respected brand through creativity and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your creativity to Illinois Mutual.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every detail of the role. Responsibilities and expectations may be subject to change based on Company needs.
Illinois Mutual is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Food & Beverage
- Automotive
- Energy
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production supervisor jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum two to five years of floor-level manufacturing or production experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- Experience managing hourly production teams across multiple shifts in an Illinois facility
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Illinois workplace safety compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of ERP or manufacturing execution systems such as SAP or Oracle
Production Supervisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production supervisor in Illinois?
Most production supervisors in Illinois move into the role from hourly production or quality technician positions after gaining hands-on manufacturing experience. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for production supervisors, so employers focus on a combination of a relevant associate or bachelor's degree and shop-floor tenure. Completing a lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification strengthens a candidate's profile considerably and is frequently listed as a preferred qualification in Illinois postings.
How much do production supervisors make in Illinois?
Production supervisors in Illinois earn a median of about $75,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,280 for the lowest 10% to over $103,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire production supervisors in Illinois?
Employers hiring production supervisors in Illinois right now include NOW FOODS, Pregis, and Ferrero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of food processing plants, heavy equipment manufacturers, and chemical producers means openings appear consistently across both the Chicago metropolitan area and downstate industrial communities.
Which Illinois cities have the most production supervisor jobs?
Chicago, Elgin, and Bloomingdale have the most production supervisor openings in Illinois. Chicago and its southwestern suburbs, including Joliet and Aurora, generate most listings through their dense clusters of food manufacturing, logistics, and industrial facilities, while Rockford draws steady demand from its long-established machinery and aerospace components manufacturing base.
Are there remote production supervisor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Production supervisors are fundamentally on-site roles requiring direct oversight of equipment, hourly staff, and active production lines, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of production supervisor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve scheduling, reporting, or coordination duties rather than active floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a production supervisor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a production associate, quality technician, or team lead role at a large Illinois manufacturer and building floor experience from there. Caterpillar, Kraft Heinz, and Illinois Tool Works all run structured supervisor development programs that advance high-performing hourly employees. Completing a lean manufacturing or industrial technology certificate at a community college such as Elgin or Moraine Valley sharpens a candidate's profile and signals readiness for a supervisory track without prior management experience.
Where can I find and apply to production supervisor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to production supervisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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